How to get from Merri Village to Dorchester by bus, subway and train?

From Merri Village to Dorchester by bus, subway and train

To get from Merri Village to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Fields Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fields Corner
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merri Village to Dorchester by bus, subway and train via 17, DOWNEASTER and ORANGE LINE

To get from Merri Village to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Green Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Green Street
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    2.19 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merri Village to Dorchester

The distance between Merri Village, Boston and Dorchester, Boston is approximately 47.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merri Village to Dorchester by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Merri Village to Dorchester by bus, subway and train via 17, DOWNEASTER and ORANGE LINE

To get from Merri Village to Dorchester in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station station to Green Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Dorchester
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Green Street
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dorchester
    Walk to
    Dorchester
    Bradlee Street
    2.19 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merri Village to Dorchester?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line DOWNEASTER, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merri Village to Dorchester?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line DOWNEASTER, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merri Village and Dorchester in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merri Village to Dorchester in Boston?

    The 17 bus line goes from Washington Square Transit Center station near Merri Village to Washington Square Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Washington Square Transit Center station near Dorchester in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merri Village to Dorchester in Boston by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Merri Village and Dorchester in Boston by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merri Village to get to Dorchester in Boston?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Washington Square Transit Center stop near Merri Village in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merri Village and Dorchester in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Washington Square Transit Center station, which is closest to Dorchester in Boston.

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